Living with Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2
A skin condition with small, firm, spiny bumps on the palms, soles, and fingers, usually starting in adulthood.
Understanding Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2
The bumps are about 1 to 2 mm long and cause no symptoms. They are usually on the palm-side and sides of fingers and toes. GARD lists onset in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. The summary describes this feature:
- Small, firm, spiny bumps on the palms, soles, and digits
- Bumps that usually cause no symptoms
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists and skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says gene changes cause this condition. It is autosomal dominant, meaning one changed copy of a gene from a parent is enough.
Also known as: palmoplantar keratoderma, punctate type ii; ppkp2; pppp; punctate palmoplantar hyperkeratosis type 2
Patient organizations
- Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin TypesPunctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2 · United States
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
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